37,858 to 40,619 per annum Fixed Term, one year contract February 2017-February 2018. Based in Worthing. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We’re hiring Practice Managers to join our Academy and support NQSWs through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. What is the West Sussex Social Work Academy? We are revolutionizing the way we work within our Children Services and have launched the West Sussex Social Work Academy so that we can guide and steer NQSWs through that crucial first year of practice. Only the most promising and passionate advocates of children and young people who wish to work in frontline Child Protection Teams will be selected to take part in this programme. The Social Work Academy teams are based within our frontline teams; Contact, Assessment and Intervention, Family Support & Protection and Children Looked After. NQSW’s can expect Reduced and protected caseloads Dedicated Training pathway – intensive for the first four months Regular reflective supervision Group supervision Dedicated holistic assessor What we are looking for You may be an experienced worker or SW manager who inspires others and delivers change. You will have a passion and commitment for supporting and developing NQSW’s as they begin their SW career. You will advocate good practice and allow the NQSW’s to reflect on their practice creating a learning environment which enables the NQSW to increase their skills and knowledge as they work with increasingly complex cases. We currently have vacancies in; Contact Assessment and Intervention based in Worthing and Children Looked After based in Worthing.

For further information please contact: Catherine Watkins Service Development Lead – Professional Practice

Interviews will be held w/c 09/01/17 Closing Date 22/12/16